Straight Outta WAC

In his first head coaching gig, KT Turner led the UT Arlington Mavericks to 20 wins, an appearance in the conference tournament championship game, and made believers out of Maverick fans. Now, with a whole new roster heading into his second season, what will the Mavericks and Turner do for an encore? Listen in as the head coach talks about the challenges of rebuilding a roster, and much more in th...

In this episode of the Straight Outta WAC podcast, Kyle visits with GCU head coach Bryce Drew. The Lopes are the defending WAC regular season and tournament champions and coming off a 30-win season. Along with that, the Lopes also won an NCAA Tournament game for the first time in program history. Now, GCU has reloaded for 2024-25, returning four starters for its final year in the Western Athletic...

The Southern Utah University women's basketball team dealt with quite a bit of adversity in 2023-24, one year after winning the WAC regular season and tournament titles. But, 2024-25 is a new day, and there is some excitement in Cedar City as everyone is healthy, there is more athleticism, and there is a good deal of experience. Here, starting point guard Dayla Ballena and head coach Tracy Mason t...

GCU guard Collin Moore jumped on the Straight Outta WAC podcast to talk about the Lopes, coming to GCU, winning, and that all important moment in the WAC Tournament title game. #WAChoops #LopesUp Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

Another week and another episode focusing on the wild 2020-21 season for the New Mexico State Aggies. First WAC games came at GCU…then the splits happened following that two-game sweep against the Lopes. Win one, lose one. Until late February when things changed and the Aggies made it known they were back…somewhat. Tennessee Owens and Bryce Rewalt joined the podcast to talk about all that went on...

2020-21 will go down as perhaps the wildest college basketball season ever. At least for the New Mexico State Aggies. From not being able to fully practice, to having to live in Phoenix for over two months, to a bevy of cancelled games and more. The Covid season was wild for the Aggies. And a former member of the 2020-21 squad is here to talk all about it. Part 1 goes through the decisions made, t...

Welcome to March, everyone! It is a new episode of the Straight Outta WAC podcast where Derryl and Kyle talk women's hoops, the race for 8, share a special tribute that Seattle U men's basketball put out today and much more. Make sure you hit that like and subscribe button. #WAChoops #WAC #collegebasketball #wacvegas Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscrib...

In this episode, we take a look at the resume seeding system, talk about the WAC Vegas bracket as well as talk with GCU women's basketball head coach Molly Miller about her team, and about the big game on Saturday in Riverside. Basketball Composition Notebook: https://amzn.to/3SZMw9m Use WACHOOPSNATION to get $20 off your first order of $50 or more on SeatGeek. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation...

It is the Valentine's Day episode of the Straight Outta WAC podcast. Hope everyone has a good day. Tarleton needs a win at UT Arlington on Thursday to punch its ticket to WAC Vegas. And we chat with the Voice of the Lancers, Braiden Bell about the week ahead. Basketball Composition Notebook: https://amzn.to/3SZMw9m Use WACHOOPSNATION to get $20 off your first order of $50 or more on SeatGeek. Get...

On this episode of the Straight Outta WAC podcast, Kyle goes on a rant regarding an article that came out about potential changes to the NCAA Tournament and some greed within the Power 4 Conferences. Also, we answer your questions that you sent us on Tuesday morning. Make sure you hit that like button and subscribe to WAC Hoops Nation. Also, get your All Session tickets for WAC Vegas by clicking o...

Thanks for listening to the Straight Outta WAC podcast. Make sure you hit that like and subscribe button. WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This episode features the announcement that 2024 WAC Tournament All Session tickets are now on sale. Link: https://orleans.boydgaming.com/entert...

In this episode, I share some quick thoughts on the matchups taking place around the WAC including a revenge game in Phoenix. WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

There were a lot of questions in the mailbag this weekend. Questions about GCU were prevalent. Another question about officiating was prevalent. Postseason Award watch and much much more. Share your comments after giving it a listen. WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access...

Derryl and I break down the first half of the 2023-24 season, WAC play resumes, some thoughts on the seeding system and mailbag questions. #WAChoops #Basketball #StraightOuttaWAC Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

A new episode of Straight Outta WAC Live as we take a look at the Seattle U men's game from Wednesday night plus some other things going on around the WAC and in college basketball. WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation...

Another WAC Wednesday has come and gone as CBU stayed perfect, the UTRGV men got their first Division I win, Breaunna Gillen became Utah Tech's all-time leading scorer and there is a surprise 2-0 team in WAC play. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

It's a big night for WAC Hoops as four men's games are on the slate featuring a Quad I and Quad II opportunity and two in-state games. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

It's another week of the 2023-24 college basketball season and the first NET rankings are out. We also recap a busy and wild weekend. The GCU men's basketball team has a big week ahead and Jakorie Smith is electric. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

In this episode, Derryl and Kyle recap the WAC openers that had some big performances and some surprise finishes including a wild one in East Texas. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

WAC Openers are upon us so it is time to take a look at these early season WAC matchups. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

On this episode, we break down the lines for Seattle U as they host Prairie View as a double digit favorite. Utah Tech opens the season on the road at Santa Clara of the West Coast Conference. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

It was a wild Opening Night of the 2023-24 season with buzzer beaters, first year head coaches getting wins, upset road wins, and some heartbreak. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

The 2023-24 season is just three days away so it is time to reveal our preseason awards. Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

It is throwback Thursday and we are four days away from tip off of the 2023-24 season. There has been a lot going on from a vote by the NCAA on the NIT, to exhibition games and overreactions to outcomes, plus some thoughts on opening night for WAC teams. Get your Texas Rangers World Series gear here: https://mlbshop.ue7a.net/c/3592578/1856959/9676 Get your WAC Hoops Nation gear here: https://wac-h...

The Trailblazers were picked to finish 11th in the preseason poll and Jon Judkins is excited to show the WAC they were wrong. Lots of new faces and a lot of youth are in St. George in the final transition year for Utah Tech. WAC Freshman of the Year candidate Aric Demings and some JUCO and Division I transfers will look to shock the world. Follow WAC Hoops Nation on Social Media Facebook - https:/...